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A photograph of a padapuja-style ritual in an indoor hall with glass partitions and potted palms. A man with shoulder-length dark hair, bare-shouldered and wearing a tiger-striped shawl over a rust-red dhoti with gold border, sits on an ornate gold throne under a saffron-fringed red parasol, with a leopard-print cushion. A younger man in a white t-shirt and white dhoti bends forward to offer a hand to the seated figure's bare feet, while a woman in white and another person in red stand nearby. a person is the seated figure, identified by the tiger-striped shawl, ornate throne and parasol.

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December 15 20132013-12-15A seated figure in a saffron-orange robe over a red top sits on an ornate gilded throne with red patterned cushions, a red bindi on the forehead and long dark hair. A man in a white t-shirt and a beaded necklace bends forward with his hands near the seated figure's lap, apparently in an act of reverence. Behind them are a green leafy backdrop and a floral arrangement of purple orchids, pink and white flowers. A Swamiji (probable) label applies based on the saffron robe, long swept-back hair, and the gilded throne setting, so the seated figure is marked as a probable in-person candidate.2008-10-19A photograph of a seated figure on a red velvet throne with an ornate gold-framed backrest, wearing a tiger-striped orange and black garment, gold armband, pearl bracelet and a long garland of pink and red flowers. Long dark hair falls past the shoulders. A man in a white kurta with an orange shawl kneels at the right and offers his joined palms toward the seated figure, while a gold ceremonial vessel sits on the throne arm. Several people in orange and white stand in the dim background near microphone stands. The seated figure shows the appearance cues of the probable Swamiji, with long swept-back hair, ornate gold jewellery and a garland, so this is a probable in-person depiction, though appearance alone does not fully confirm it.2012-12-16A photograph on a stage with red curtains and a leopard-print mat. A bald man in white kurta-pants and an orange shawl kneels on the mat, hands joined in namaskar toward a seated figure. The seated figure has long dark hair, a bare chest, orange dhoti, gold armband and gold necklace, and sits on an ornate gold-trimmed throne with carved golden lion-like heads. A woman in a green sari with red border stands at left holding a red folder, and another person in white head covering is partly visible behind the throne. Swamiji (probable) cues: long hair, bare-chested with gold ornaments and orange dhoti on a throne. Red cloth and papers lie on a side table near the throne.2012-12-12December 20 20122012-12-20A photograph of a seated figure in saffron-orange robes with a rudraksha mala and a white tilak on the forehead, placing a hand on the head of a kneeling man in a white checked shirt with palms pressed together. Behind them stands a woman in a cream sari with a rudraksha mala, and a silver trident stands among green plants and gold garlands. A ritual blessing setting with a brass plate of offerings in the foreground.2015-02-01May 09 20122012-05-09A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne with a gold arched backrest, wearing a tiger-striped yellow and black top, a long white pearl mala, and a rust-brown wrap, smiling and holding a yellow flower and beads. Two devotees kneel before him on a red-draped stage: one in a white dhoti with an orange sash and an orange cloth, the other in white with a striped border. Behind the throne stand a peacock feather fan, a trident and a deity murti with a raised hand, and a brass lamp stand with a bird finial at right. Swamiji (probable): the seated figure has long swept-back hair, a bindi, pearl mala and ornate clothing, matching the page's reference to Swamiji.2013-05-26June 29 20162016-06-29December 13 20122012-12-13 +1 copiesA photograph inside a temple-like hall with a gold-leaf throne behind a seated man with long swept-back dark hair, wearing an orange-saffron robe, rudraksha beads on his arm and chest, a white bead necklace, and white sacred ash marks on his forehead and arms. He is seated and handing a small offering to a man in a white shirt who leans forward with folded hands. A second seated figure in orange and rudraksha sits on another gold throne behind him, and an orange flag hangs at the top, with a standing man in a light blue shirt at the right edge.2012-05-20February 07 20142014-02-07